Mancha says that the victim was persuaded to transfer approximately RM300,000 in phases into a designated bank account. – The Borneo Post photo
KUCHING (Nov 29): A private company manager has reportedly lost RM300,000 to a fake investment scheme advertised on Facebook.
Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata confirmed the case, stating that the 60-year-old victim fell prey to the scam in October.
“He clicked on the link and was immediately directed to a WhatsApp group, traded with several individuals he did not even know via the chat app before one of them instructed him to download another application with the aim to monitor and guide him in the investment,” he said.
He added that the victim was persuaded to transfer approximately RM300,000 in phases into a designated bank account.
The scam came to light when the victim attempted to withdraw his purported returns through the app but found himself unable to do so.
Mancha urged the public to exercise caution and remain vigilant, particularly against investment schemes promoted on social media.
He advised the public not to be so gullible as to be easily deceived by such scams, particularly too-good-to-be-true investment schemes on social media.
On that note, the public can review companies that offer investment schemes via Bank Negara Malaysia official website at www.bnm.gov.my or call BNM telelink 1-300-88-5465, or go to the Malaysian Security Commission website at www.sc.com.my.
Anyone who has become cyber scam victims after transferring monies to suspicious bank accounts or e-wallets can contact the National Scam Response Center at 997, or download Whoscall app via Google Play Store or Apple Store to identify unknown phone numbers.
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